I have always looked upon my experiences here in Ecuador as nothing short of an adventure.....a "re-conquest". You will find that this Blog not only offers information on how to live, invest or simply visit Ecuador (rated the number one retirement heaven by International Living magazine for 2011) but also informative information and articles on how to survive in this fast changing and volatile World we live in. Your comments are welcome!
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El Conquistqdor Francisco de Orellana

The Conquistador who put the Amazaon baisn "on the map"....Francisco Orellana

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

New Conference Draws Record Number of Baby Boomers to Ecuador in Search of a Cheaper Retirement

On August 2, 2012, 242 baby boomers will arrive in Quito, Ecuador to explore the benefits of retiring to the low-cost South American nation, InternationalLiving.com reports.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

More and more baby boomers are taking their retirements overseas, and low-cost Ecuador is today’s hottest destination, says Dan Prescher, an editor with InternationalLiving.com. A record number of attendees have registered for International Living's upcoming event in Ecuador.

“Ecuador truly is a retirement paradise. It has one of the world's best climates, lowest cost of living, a retirement program that will save you thousands of dollars a year and top-notch medical care at up to one-tenth the cost of the U.S.

“Really, Ecuador would be a fascinating place to live at any price,” says Prescher. “But here, a couple can live the lifestyle of the rich—hopping back and forth between a beach pad and a mountain hideaway as they choose—on less than $940 a month.”

And boomers are not just dreaming about retiring to Ecuador. They’re doing something about it. On June 1, International Living opened up registration for its Fast Track Ecuador: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference to be held at the Swissotel in Quito, Ecuador.

242 people have already registered to attend the conference, scheduled for August 2-4. The event features two-and-a-half days of presentations by InternationalLiving.com editors, Ecuador experts, real estate sources, business contacts, expats and professional legal resources.

The goal of the conference is to help future retirees learn more about living, buying property, starting a business, or investing in Ecuador. Ecuador has been International Living’s top retirement haven in the world for four years running.

Registration is still open for International Living’s Fast Track Ecuador: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference, and the number of attendees continues to rise. The event capacity is 350 attendees. For more details: "Fast Track Ecuador: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference".

Editor’s Note: Further information on the conference and photos of Ecuador are available on request. Members of the media have full permission to reproduce the article linked above either in part or in its entirety, once credit is given to InternationalLiving.com.

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Owning a farm in Ecuador

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Cafe Dios no muere

Click on this photo for details on this great expat hangout with local history and charm in the middle of Spanish Colonial Quito. Location: Corner of Flores and Junin in the rear of Monasterio Santa Catalina in San Marcos

Gabriel Garcia Moreno

Click on this photo for the location of Cafe Dios no muere

Vacation Rental - Casa de Carondelet

Click on the photo for this 4 bedroom and 3 bath private residence from $50 to $300 per night. Located in the historic "Bohemian" neighborhood of San Marcos.

Plaza San Marcos with its 17th Century Church

Click on the photo for a map of the neighborhood of San Marcos and the vacation rental Casa de Carondelet

Francisco Luis Hector, barón de Carondelet

Click on Photo to see how we renovated this incredible home in Colonial Quito in honor of the Baron de Carondelet

Due to the fact that my roots are from South Louisiana...we could not help but honor this beautifull home in the name of Baron de Carondelet who was not only a Govenor of Louisiana during the Spanish Colonial period but also the last Governor of the Real Audencia in Quito, Ecaudor.

Carondelet.....Quito and New Orleans

Francisco Luis Hector, barón de Carondelet (born in 1748 of Flemish descent in Noyelles-sur-Mer, Flanders) was named governor of El Salvador in 1789, and was a Knight of Malta. After his term had ended, Spanish authorities named Carondelet governor of the Spanish Colonies of Louisiana and West Florida from 1791 to 1797. He then served as the last Noble Governor of the Spanish Colony Real Audencia in Quito from 1797 to his death in 1807.

Knights of Malta

click on photo for the complete history on the connection between New Orleans and Quito by Baron de Carondelet

On Carondelet in New Orleans, Louisiana

Click on photo for the map of the Spanish Colony in 1797 Governed by Baron de Carondelet

About Me

I have lived in Ecuador since 2001 and have been offering our services to foriegners wanting to not only visit Ecuador...but purchase property for a new life. My Ecuadorian wife and I are busy with three wonderfull children but are also busy with our coffee shop, farm, and statue export business. Furthermore, we have been offering Traditional Roman Catholic Pilgrimages to Ecuador for the past 7 years. There are many historical and artistic aspects of Ecuador that are impressive. But for me...it is the humility of the Ecuadorian people, which is most alluring. We invite you to come to Ecuador and experience the old world culture, faith, and beauty of this very special land !

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We will share with you our 10 years of experience living in Ecuador as well as introduction to lawyers, off shore bankers (Panama accounts with reps in Ecuador...sorry no US Residents), Ecuadorian bankers with US and European relations, architects, tax accontants, other expat investors in Ecuador, and real estate tours.